Description

Methacrylate Maleate Styrene Copolymer is a synthetic polymer engineered through the copolymerization of methacrylate, maleate, and styrene monomers. This versatile material is valued for its ability to modify rheological properties, enhance film formation, and provide excellent binding characteristics. It serves as a critical functional additive in industries such as coatings, adhesives, and personal care, where performance and consistency are paramount.

Application

• Coatings and Paints: Acts as a rheology modifier and film-forming agent to improve application properties, gloss, and durability in architectural and industrial coatings.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Used as a binder and tackifier to enhance adhesion strength, cohesion, and flexibility in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesive formulations.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as a film former and stabilizer in hair sprays, styling gels, and sunscreens, providing hold and water resistance.
• Printing Inks: Improves pigment dispersion, printability, and rub resistance in various ink systems.
• Construction Materials: Incorporated into cementitious mixtures and tile adhesives as a redispersible powder to improve workability, adhesion, and water retention.
• Textile and Leather Finishing: Serves as a finishing agent to provide softness, water repellency, and improved handle to fabrics and leather goods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methacrylate Maleate Styrene Copolymer
CAS No.	65290-33-7
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O2.C4H4O4.C8H8)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Methyl methacrylate maleate styrene copolymer; MMA/MA/ST copolymer; Methacrylate-maleic acid-styrene terpolymer; Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-maleic acid-co-styrene); MMS copolymer; Acrylic-maleic-styrene resin; Terpolymer of methyl methacrylate, maleic acid, and styrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methacrylate Maleate Styrene Copolymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including assessment of molecular weight distribution, residual monomer content, and functional properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as copolymer)	≥ 95.0%
Residual Monomers	≤ 1.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Ash Content	≤ 2.0%
pH (in solution)	3.0 - 7.0
Viscosity (specified solution)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.